Open Innovation Services Associate

Job title:

Open Innovation Services Associate

Company:

Plug and Play

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of corporate innovation? Do you thrive on designing solutions that help organizations build impactful products and services?We’re looking for an Innovation Strategist to help companies and governments define, design, and implement cutting-edge innovation strategies. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and international environment, leading innovation projects at the forefront of technology and creativity.About Plug and Play Tech CenterPlug and Play Tech Center (PNPTC) is the world’s largest open innovation platform, with 60+ locations worldwide. We support leading corporations with their innovation efforts by strategizing innovation and connecting them with break-through startups to drive joint innovation and strategic growth. Our mission is to bring Silicon Valley’s innovation mindset to companies and governments worldwide.Your RoleWe are looking for a proactive and creative team member to shape and execute innovation strategies for our corporate partners. This role combines consulting, research, and service design to enhance innovation methodologies, optimize processes, and deliver impactful projects. You’ll lead and contribute to workshops, strategy development, and execution, ensuring real-world impact for our clients.Key Responsibilities1. Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement innovation strategies tailored to corporate challenges and objectives.
• Optimize innovation processes, integrating best practices in corporate innovation, venture building, and open innovation.

2. Workshop Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Design and lead workshops to drive ideation, strategy formulation, and innovation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with corporate teams, executives, and external partners to ensure seamless execution and measurable impact.

3. Research & Insights

• Analyze emerging trends, market insights, and disruptive technologies to inform innovation strategies.
• Provide thought leadership by translating research into actionable recommendations.

4. Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities to expand innovation initiatives and craft innovation-driven proposals.
• Support business development efforts by contributing insights, strategy recommendations, and proposal writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Innovation, Business Design, Strategy, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in innovation consulting, corporate innovation, product development, digital transformation, or related fields.
• Experience applying Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile methodologies to real-world projects.
• Strong ability to translate research insights into actionable strategies and solutions.
• Excellent communication & storytelling skills—experience creating compelling presentations using Keynote, Canva, or PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills & project management experience (familiarity with Monday, Notion, ClickUp, Asana, or similar tools preferred).
• Experience facilitating ideation sessions, design sprints, or co-creation workshops.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic, global innovation environment at the intersection of startups and corporates.
• Collaborate with future-oriented corporations and pioneering governments.
• Gain hands-on experience in innovation services, business development, and strategic communication.
• Be part of a fast-growing team that values creativity, impact, and collaboration.

Expected salary

Location

Valencia

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:41:12 GMT

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